The National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) today issued a yellow alert for the provinces of Maputo, Gaza and Inhambane due to a forecast of intense heat, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
According to the INAM alert, the second of its kind in about a week, the phenomenon is caused by the persistent transport of hot, humid air and is expected to affect several districts in the country’s three southern provinces.
In Maputo province, the alert covers the districts of Boane, Moamba, Magude, Manhiça, Marracuene and Matutuíne, as well as the cities of Maputo and Matola.
In Gaza, the warning includes the districts of Chibuto, Guijá, Mapai, Chicualacuala, Mandlakazi, Chókwè, Massingir, Mabalane, Massangena and Limpopo, as well as the city of Xai-Xai.
In Inhambane province, the intense heat is expected to affect mainly the districts of Zavala, Mabote, Funhalouro, Panda and Inharrime.
In the same alert, the institute forecasts a change in weather conditions towards the end of Tuesday, with thunderstorms, showers or rain, and gusty winds.
INAM adds that these phenomena are expected to contribute to a sharp drop in maximum temperatures on Wednesday.
The authorities are urging people to take precautionary and safety measures in response to the heatwave.
Source: Lusa